Reliable sources for JDM engines?

[flynntuna]

Can anyone recommend a source for JDM engines or even reliable domestic engines? I'm considering a H-6 build and would obviously need an engine. I've been looking online at some suppliers, and the warranties don't inspire trust, basically none.

I'll be needing a complete engine ( manifold,fuel rails ect....)

Should I be prepared for a rebuild, the sellers that I've seen which say they provide leak down and compression tests don't come with any accessories, long block only.

Any advice, point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance,
George

[Hindsight]

Wayne at Very Cool Parts usually has a few in stock.

[longislandwrx]

http://www.jdmracingmotors.com/

give them a call to check stock, they also usually update their facebook when they have a new engine in stock.

they also post youtube videos of compression tests.

[FFRSpec72]

http://www.jdmracingmotors.com/

give them a call to check stock, they also usually update their facebook when they have a new engine in stock.

they also post youtube videos of compression tests.

Agree, very reliable and good quality, if there issues they will make it right

[billjr212]

I've been looking to get a motor from these guys (jdmracingmotors/jspec) and noticed they generally provide a 60 day warranty. Have people who purchased their motor there gone ahead and grabbed it early with the understanding that the warranty will likely expire before you start the car the first time, or tried to work through most of the car, so you can drop the motor in and start it up right away?

I'd love to have the motor now to do general prep on it, but I twitch a little at the thought of essentially walking away from the bit of cushion the warranty provides.

[longislandwrx]

If you tell them its for a car you are building, and not yet ready for startup they are usually willing to work with you on the warranty. Pretty sure Tony did this.

[shinn497]

I've always wondered. Since the motors are low mileage, is it worth it to do a full maintenence on them? If so, what is recommended.

[JAubin]

I'm planning on an EJ207 and will be replacing the oil pan (often get damaged in transport) and pickup. Timing belt change interval is a bit shorter on the EJ207, so change timing system and all components, and plugs. That's the minimum of what I'm planning, and anything else that looks like it need some help.

[longislandwrx]

I've always wondered. Since the motors are low mileage, is it worth it to do a full maintenence on them? If so, what is recommended.

I would. mileage is low but many of them have been sitting for a while. jAubin hit it on the head. Pan replacement is a good idea (often slightly squished into the pickup), timing belt, water pump, idlers, plugs, a few hundred bucks and you won't need to do it again for a while.

[Sgt.Gator]

I've read good things on NASIOC about JDMRacing so I went thru them to buy a 6 speed tranny. It arrived on time and is everything in the images arrived as specified. They are great folks to work with.

I've also installed a JDM Acura B18 from a different and very well respected supplier in the Honda community. From that experience I would echo LongIslands comment above but also add that you should go ahead and change all the sensors. MAF/Water Temp/Throttle Position/ and anymore I'm not thinking of now....And new plug wires, vacuum hoses, radiator hoses, thermostat.....all the stuff that is easy to reach when the engine is on a stand, and a pain to do when it's in the car. I'd throw in a Killer B oil pickup and pan now too.

[FFRSpec72]

I've been looking to get a motor from these guys (jdmracingmotors/jspec) and noticed they generally provide a 60 day warranty. Have people who purchased their motor there gone ahead and grabbed it early with the understanding that the warranty will likely expire before you start the car the first time, or tried to work through most of the car, so you can drop the motor in and start it up right away?

I'd love to have the motor now to do general prep on it, but I twitch a little at the thought of essentially walking away from the bit of cushion the warranty provides.

If you tell them what you are doing they will extend the warranty as I had about a 6 month delay